Feather sporran?

[Machaggisnz]

Just came across this sporran labelled as a Feather Dress Sporran. Is this actually made of feathers or is it a name which reflects the appearance of the fur?

http://houseoflabhran.com/highland-w...age-1900s.html

If it is made of feathers it mirrors the Korowai, a feathered cloak made here in New Zealand by Maori craftspeople, ancient examples of which are among our national treasures. Which gives me an obvious DIY idea.
any help?

[Machaggisnz]

Thanks for such a quick response! It's a very interesting concept and I can see a lot of research coming up for me.

[ABG0819]

I freely admit that I am by no account a highland historian, though I have learned much from those of you who are. Nor, am I a fashionista. That being said I can honestly say that I really like the feathers more than most of the fur or full mask sporrans I have seen.

Graham

[creagdhubh]

Very smart indeed! I saw this particular sporran (among other interesting wee beauties) at House of Labhran's website and on their Facebook page the other day.

[Chas]

I am on my own then when I say that I don't like it.

[TheOfficialBren]

It's lightyears away from what I expected. Usually I'm not a feather sporran kind of guy. This one I might be able to go for.

[mookien]

I am on my own then when I say that I don't like it.

Never fear. There will most assuredly be other(s) who don't like it, too. As for me, I'm ambivalent. I kind of like it except for the muddled look between the cantle and the chains.